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Councilman· 2026–2029

David McMahon

Norristown

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Dec 31, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
18
Total speaking time
52:24
Avg per meeting
2:55
Segments
1038

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Top issues during term (16)(Public Safety)

critical↓Feb 2026[9]

Bode Cellmark Forensics DNA Testing Contract

Maintains status quo pricing for DNA test kits until contract renewal.

critical↓Jan 2026[9]

PCCD Grant Application for Violence Intervention and Prevention

$3,000 allocated from Councilman McCoy's discretionary funds.

critical↓Jul 2026[4]

Police Department Staffing and Tactical Equipment

Staffing shortages and future workload studies may impact upcoming municipal budget deliberations.

high↓Sep 2026[2]

police contract

It's going to shift how public safety money is spent in town, which could hit your local taxes down the line.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Fire Department Pumper Apparatus Procurement

Cost locked in now with payment deferred until delivery in 2030.

critical↓Feb 2026[2]

Storefront Window Visibility and Signage Standards

Potential compliance costs and display rearrangement burdens for local storefronts.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Lincoln Center Mental Health Co-Responder Program

Cost is $120,000 funded through municipal opioid settlement grants.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Fire Department Health Screenings and Wellness Program

$61,500 total grant with a 10% municipal match ($5,590) budgeted in the operating fund.

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Emergency Vehicle Barriers and Public Safety Equipment

$193,120 from capital improvement funds

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Creation of Civil Service Deputy Police Chief Position

Financial impact will be determined through future Civil Service testing and departmental budgeting.

critical↓Apr 2026[1]

Supervised Residential Living Proposal

None directly on municipal funds.

high↓May 2026[1]

Fire Service Study Recommendations

Future capital improvements and equipment replacements, such as ladder trucks costing up to $3 million, will require long-range financial planning.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

police misconduct investigation

The city could be looking at a massive payout if the victim decides to sue over the incident.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

police misconduct

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for legal settlements if the victim decides to sue the city.

medium↓Jun 2026[0]

public safety reform

Implementing these system-wide reforms could require shifting municipal budget priorities toward new safety programs and oversight.

medium↓Feb 2026[0]

police incident

Taxpayers could end up footing the bill if this incident results in a costly civil rights lawsuit against the city.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while McMahon was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

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In the news (1)